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If you need any additional care or would like to set up a time to visit the clinic, reach out to Glimmerglass Medical & wellness at (315) 216-7100 or email us at hello@gmwcare.com. Don’t forget to add a good return phone number either way, so that they can call you back to schedule you an appointment either in the clinic or online.
Breathe Easy This Season: Managing Your Seasonal Allergies While at the Festival
As summer unfolds at the festival, so do Central New York’s blooming flowers, budding trees—and unfortunately, seasonal allergies. Read the report below to learn what causes seasonal allergies, the symptoms, and how to manage them!
Tick, Tick, Boom! WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT STAYING SAFE AROUND TICKS THIS SEASON
As the warm weather returns to Central New York, so does the risk of tick exposure. Check out the wellness report and find out more about ticks, how to stay protected, and what to do if you find one.
The “Itch” of Living in Central New York
Welcome to the natural beauty—and occasional itchiness—of Central New York! Check out to learn more about skin irritation, what causes it, and how to treat and prevent it!
Too Darn Hot
Summer brings sunshine and with it, warm weather…even to our famously temperate Leatherstocking Region of Central. Click the button below and read through this refresher on safety in soaring temperatures…and stay cool.
Behind the Curtain: Caring for Your Mental Health During the Festival Season
Opera festival season is a time of passion, precision, and performance. Whether you're behind the scenes or center stage, your dedication brings music and magic to life—but it can also come with long days, tight schedules, and emotional intensity. See the report for ways to care for your mental health and maintain balance this season.
Food, Glorious food
Health plays a vital role in a “Glimmerglasser’s” lifestyle and performance. Check out the Health and Wellness Report for tips on how to stay prepped, fueled, and energized during the festival season through nutrition!
Shopping Local for Health and Harmony
Whether you're rehearsing arias or supporting productions behind the scenes, your health is an essential part of your performance. Shopping local - such as at our local farmers markets - offers a refreshing experience, quality produce and commodities, and connects us to our communities. Hit the button below for more info on shopping local!
Health on the Go: Finding the Right Telemedicine-Friendly PCP for Artists Who Travel
For folks who work in the arts—performers, technicians, designers, directors, and more—life rarely fits inside the lines of a 9-to-5 schedule. Learn more about how to find the right primary care provider with virtual care options for you!
Summer Colds at the Festival – What You Should Know
Summer at Glimmerglass means music, creativity, and long days full of rehearsals, performances, and production work. But what happens when those long-awaited warm days are interrupted by a sore throat, stuffy nose, or nagging cough? Find out below!